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President’s Message 
Lion President Bob Brewer
We have some very exciting news to share in this month’s Stag. First of all, we inducted two new members in October. Please make sure to welcome Isaac White and Agustin Palacios when you see them.
The month of October was quite busy as usual. We started out with our assistance to the Pumpkin Festival for parking on the 3rd & 4th. Thanks to Lion President Bob Brewer for leading the charge. Lion Chris represented us at the Troop 59 Court of Honor on the 3rd. On October 10th, we prepared and served breakfast for the Senior Center and later that evening we supported the End of Watch Brews at the Lent Ranch. Thanks Lion Tom McDaniel for being the lead on this one. The big event of the month was assisting the Strauss Festival with their Masquerade Ball on October 24th.
We are looking forward to a busy November, especially with our December Crab Feed ticket sales. Tickets are available on our website and it has been announced is on the District website as well. Check out our website, on the right side of the menu at www.ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org. Make sure to contact your friends and neighbors so that we can have a successful crab feed as it is the major fundraiser for the club this winter. To start of the month, many of us will attend the Citizen of the Year on November 2nd where our own Lion Warren Weaver along with his wife, Optimist Pat Weaver, will be honored as the Elk Grove Citizen of the Year. Later in the week we will be cooking for the Elk Grove HS drill team on the 7th. Senior Center pancake breakfast will be served on the 14th and several members will attend the District meeting on the 21st. If you are getting hungry for Thanksgiving Dinner, Lion Don is already working on this year’s feast.
One last reminder about dues. They were due on the first of July. We have to pay the first half of our insurance for the year so please contact the treasurer and get your check in. The dues are still $80. If you have not paid, you will be dropped from our roster.
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Join Us
Elk Grove Lions Club
P.O. Box 465
Elk Grove, CA. 95759
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays (except November & December)
Board Meetings: 3rd Monday
Location: Senior Center of Elk Grove 8830 Sharkey Avenue
Application for Membership
Lions are in 200 countries and geographic areas. We have 45,000 clubs with over 1.3 million members world wide. We have a dynamic history. We are best known for fighting blindness — it’s part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of projects including disaster relief — across many borders. We serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools with new programs and resources. Internationally, we offer many programs.
- We hope you will consider joining our club.
- To become a Lion, you must be of good moral character and good reputation in our community.
- Membership is by invitation.
- If you’re interested in being invited to join Lions Club of Elk Grove, you may want to consider some of the following facts about Lionism:
- Lions are active.
- Our motto is “We Serve.”
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Calendar of Events  |
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Activities & Photos 
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Elk Grove Citizens of the Year; Optimist Pat Weaver & Lion Warren Weaver!!! |
Lion President Bob receiving award from PDG Andy at October 12th meeting |
Lions listening to PDG Andy at October 12th meeting |
Lion Past President Pancho receiving awards from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
Lion Past President Pancho receiving awards from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
Lion Past President Pancho receiving awards from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
| Lion President Bob receiving banner from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
Lion Past President Pancho receiving awards from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
Lion Past Secretary Jim receiving awards from PDG Erv Gon at October 26th meeting |
Announcements
Dues: If you have not yet paid your dues, you are now late. As you remember, they are $80 per year. Just so you know, $25 goes to MD4, $43 goes to LCIF and $12 is kept by the club. That $12 per member goes into the admin fund. It is not enough to pay our annual insurance bill, which is why we are always looking for a way to bring in admin funds.
Let’s reach out to our fellow members:
Please keep Lion Heinz in your prayers. He started radiation treatment in December. Give him a call and lend him your support. He can be reached at (540) 888-3936.
As many of you know, Lion Sterling has been in a care facility since his stroke. He would love to have some visits from his Lion friends. Call ahead to make sure he is not out on a field trip. He is at Emeritus of Laguna Creek, 6727 Laguna Park Drive, EG, CA. 95758 916-683-1881
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As usual, we want to send out a special thank you to Dr. John J. Eliopulos, O.D. for all of his support with our efforts to continue to provide support to people with visual impairments. You can find Dr. Eliopulos’ office at 9074 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624.
We also send our thanks out to Dr. Diana Holcomb, O.D. for her support of our mission to support people with visual impairments. You can find Crystal View Optometry at 8347 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Suite 123, just north of Calvine Road.
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Birthdays 
Happy Birthday to Lions:
Rick Schriver, Daniel DiBenedetto, Jerry Salamy, Sharon Mika,
Jack Edwards, David Simpson

Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Daniel DiBenedetto, Jack Megna, Warren Weaver
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Cooks List 
November 9 – Lion Jack E
November 16 – Lion Don T (Thanksgiving)
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Board Minutes 
ELK GROVE LIONS FOUNDATION
Board Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2015
Call to order 7:13 pm Lion President: Robert Brewer
Attendance:
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President: Robert Brewer |
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Secretary: Rick Schriver |
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1st VP: Jack Edwards |
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Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards |
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2nd VP: Charlie Brummer |
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Tail Twister: Tom Anderson |
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3rd VP: Sharon Mika |
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Treasurer: Bill Kirkland |
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Lion Tamer: Marv Neil |
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2-Year Director: Jim Switzgable |
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1-Year Director: David King |
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2-Year Director: Don Thompson |
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1-Year Director: John Muegge |
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Membership Director: Dan Pearson |
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Imm Past Pres: Poncho Sanchez |
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Other Lions Present:
| Taka |
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Andy |
| Joe T |
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Bob T |
| Issac White |
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Agustine Palacios |
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Guests:
| Tracy Edwards Soroptomist |
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E G H Drill Team Kristen |
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Secretary Report (Stag) by Lion Secretary Rick Schriver: Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion Jim S and second by Lion Dave; approved
Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Bill Kirkland provided to the board.
Correspondence: (see folder)
Committee Updates
| Eyesight: Dave King: Six clients have been approved for vision certificates |
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Membership – Dan |
| Assets: Don Thompson |
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Sunshine – Shelli Pearson New Chair |
Foundation Old Business / Chairman’s Reports / New Business:
Date Chairman/Motion Notes
| CSD Fall Festival Parking |
10/3 and 4 |
Lion Pres Bob |
REPORT |
| EG Elem Hot DogsFranklin Elem Fall Festival Labor and Equip for 400 Hot Dogs
End of Watch |
10/09
10/10 |
Lion Bob
Tom M |
REPORT
REPORT |
| Franklin Elem BBQ Dogs
REQUEST Taka requesting 3 Plaques for Eagle Scouts |
10/23
Passed |
Lion Pres Bob
King?? |
Edwards?? |
| REQUEST EG HS Drill Team
Lions Crab Feed |
Nov 7
Dec 5th |
Lion Jack E & Lion Pancho
Lion Jack |
$50 per ticket + Corkage |
| Sheldon HS Band Speghetti Dinner
REQUEST Sheldon HS Sober Grad Spaghetti Dinner
REQUEST My Sisters House Walk
Amended: Franklin Elem Campout moved to April 22, 2016 |
1/23
1/23???
Oct 24
4/22/16 |
Lion Rick
$30 per person |
No Action |
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| Lions Car Show |
April/May 2016 |
Lion Jack Megna |
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New Business:
Motion Second Approval
| November 21 District Cabinet Meeting |
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Roseville CA |
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| Crab Feed will comp 2 tickets each to Eye Exam Doc’s for past help with exams as Thank You |
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Switzgable |
Yes |
| March 18th Soroptomist Martini Evening and will share bar income with Lions for Help |
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King |
Switzgable |
Yes |
| Pancho proposed to borrow 5,000 from the equipment fund until the Crab Feed funds are earned. |
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Poncho |
King |
Yes |
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Good of the Order:
Adjournment: 8:30 PM
Items to address during our next Board Meeting:
3 day weekend meetings…
ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting
October, 19, 2015
Call to order Lion President: Robert Brewer 7:13pm
Attendance:
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President: Bob Brewer |
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Secretary: Rick Schriver |
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1st VP: Jack Edwards |
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Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards |
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2nd Charlie Brummer |
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Tail Twister: Tom Anderson |
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3rd Sharon Mika |
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Treasurer: Bill Kirkland |
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Lion Tamer: Marv Neil |
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2-Year Director: Don Thompson |
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1-Year Director: Dave King |
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2-Year Director: Jim Switzgable |
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1-Year Director: John Muegge |
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Membership Director: Dan Pearson |
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I Past Pres: Poncho Sanchez |
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Other Lions Present:
Secretary Report by Lion Sectary Rick: Motion to approve Board Minutes by Jim S and second by Lion ….. Poncho, approved
Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Bill Kirkland
Correspondence: (see folder)
Committee Updates
| Membership: Dan Pearson |
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2 new members voted in Agustin Palacios and Isaac White |
| Sunshine: Shelli Pearson voted in |
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| Visitation: Sharon Mika |
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| Eyesight: Dave King = 6 cases in the past few months |
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| Assets: Don Thompson |
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KEYS: Bob, Marv and Don |
Old Business / Chairman’s Reports:
Date Chairman Notes
New Business: Motion Second Approval
| Proposed to remove dinner cost for prospective members… Bar is on the Host..! |
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Panch0 |
King |
Yes |
| Kloss Dues issue… No Action |
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| Board action to wave attendance for Vanita due to work obligation Should she want to Join. |
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Poncho |
Yes |
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Upcoming Events: Date Location Notes
Club Board Meeting:
- Lion President Bob to appoint a Budget committee for this year to better anticipate cash needs and projects to fund.
- PROPOSE Prospective members dinners are paid by Club. We need more invitees…!
Good of the Order:
Adjournment: 8:30 PM
Items to address during our next Board Meeting:
- Lions event that Rotary will provide Labor… Several years past due for a FUN Lions Club Event
- Sr Ctr MOU update
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Club Contact Info  |
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The organizational structure for our Lions Club is as follows: Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 4, District 4C5, Sacramento Region, Sutter Zone, Elk Grove Lions Club.
This bulletin is produced each month by the Bulletin Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at jack.edwards@surewest.net or by phone at 916-240-9302 or by mail at:
Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759
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President: Bob Brewer 686-7084
Secretary: Rick Schriver 425-3865
Bulletin: Jack Edwards 240-9302
1st VP: Jack Edwards 240-9302
2nd VP: Charlie Brummer 949-5519
3rd VP: Sharon Mika 479-4954
Treasurer: Bill Kirkland 687-7986
Tail Twister: Tom Anderson 947-2439
Lion Tamer: Marv Neill 685-9878
1 Year Dir: John Muegge 215-9787
1 Year Dir: Dave King 479-6574
2 Year Dir: Jim Switzgable 684-7700
2 Year Dir: Don Thompson 600-9884
Membership: Dan Pearson 217-2753
Past Pres: Pancho Sanchez 595-9103
Public Relations: Rick Schriver 425-3865
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Make-up Clubs
Delta Lions Club
2nd Thursdays, 7 am
Bartley Cavenaugh Golf Course
8301 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento
Galt Lions Club
2 & 4 Thursdays
6:00 pm Social
7:00 pm Meeting
Papa’s Pizza
505 C Street, Galt
Pride of Laguna
2 & 4 Wednesdays at 7 pm
The Old Spaghetti Factory
7727 Laguna Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA
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Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member |
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Spouse |
| Andy Anderson |
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| Tom Anderson |
Ashley |
| Taka Blackburn |
Valerie |
| Bob Brewer |
Cheryl |
| Charlie Brummer |
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| Brad Dano |
Teresa |
| Chuck Davis |
Rebecca |
| Rigo De La Torre |
Marina |
| Daniel DiBenedetto III |
Sunni |
| Dianne Edwards |
Brian |
| Jack Edwards |
Tracey |
| Randy Feist |
Barbara |
| Lewis Flint Sr |
Peggy |
| Lorene Fuhs |
Robert |
| Fred Handley |
Pam |
| Bill Heston Jr |
Linda |
| Bill Hibbard |
Linda |
| Bob Hillyer |
Shirlee |
| John Jackson |
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| Chris Joyce |
Heather |
| Dave King |
Julie |
| Bill Kirkland Jr |
Dusty |
| Sterling Kloss |
Tina |
| Harjeet Kumar |
Vanita |
| Vanita Kumari |
Harjeet |
| John Lorraine |
Debbie |
| Kirk Marchetti |
Robin |
| Lu Lu Martinez |
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| Tom McDaniel |
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Spouse |
| Jack Megna |
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| Sharon Mika |
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| John Muggee |
Rebecca |
| Rebecca Muggee |
John |
| Marv Neill |
Annajean |
| David Ogden |
Diann |
| Shauna Ono |
Greg |
| Jim Parino |
Charlette |
| Dan Pearsen |
Shelli |
| Shelli Pearsen |
Dan |
| Teresa Rodriguez |
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| Jerry Salamy |
Leann |
| Pancho Sanchez |
Theresa |
| Bud Schafer Jr |
Rosanne – Ro |
| Rick Schriver |
Jessie |
| David Simpson |
Ginger |
| Howard Stoll |
Jeanette |
| Jim Switzgable |
Debbie |
| Matt Switzgable |
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| Joe Tallerico |
Lynda |
| Don Thompson |
Sue |
| Bob Turner |
Alice |
| Don Veninga |
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| Vernon Wheeler |
Patricia |
| Warren Weaver |
Patricia |
| Dennis Weiss |
Diane |
| Isaac White |
Amy |
| John Zehnder |
Nancy |
| John Zehnder Jr |
Linda |
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District Contact Info  |

International President
Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada
“Dignity, Harmony, Humanity”
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District Governor Mike Retzlaff
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District Governor
Mike Retzlaff (Lion Sheri)
Pride of Laguna Lions Club
Cell: 916-225-8321
Res: 916-681-9726
Email: mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net
1st Vice District Governor
Kumar Kalagara
Folsom Host Lions Club
Cell: 916-337-0914
Email: 1vdg@district4c5.org
2nd Vice District Governor
Thomas “Nick” McNichols
Esparto Lions
Res:530-661-3696
Email: 2vdg@district4c5
Cabinet Secretary
Gayle Kono
Senator Lions Club
Email:cs@district4c5.org
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Cabinet Treasurer
John Vermeltfoort
Galt Lions Club
Email: ct@district4c5.org
Sactramento Region Chair
Jeri Retzlaff
Pride of Laguna Lions Club
Email: SacramentoRegion@district4c5.org
Sutter Zone Chair
Mat Lara
Email: jeri_retzlaff@sbcglobal.net
District Pride Editor
Kitty Kramer
Woodland Reveille
Email: editor@district4c5.org
District Webmaster
Jack Edwards
Elk Grove Lions Club
Email:webmaster@district4c5.org
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